Environmental Engineering Trainee

Full Job Description

The Department of Environmental Protection is looking to hire an Environmental Engineering Trainee. This role involves various responsibilities within the Hazardous Site Cleanup Program, focusing on the investigation and remediation of hazardous sites to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations related to the identification and cleanup processes under the Federal Superfund and State Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act. The position includes a 12-month training period, during which the employee will receive close supervision, formal training, and hands-on experience to prepare for the responsibilities of an Environmental Engineering Specialist.

Requirements

In this position, you will serve as a scientific advisor and engineering expert, tasked with independently analyzing and addressing various engineering challenges faced by associates.

Your responsibilities will include a thorough review of both general and detailed technical aspects related to soil and groundwater remediation efforts, which encompasses the management of water and air emissions resulting from these cleanups and associated activities.

You will also conduct independent assessments of plans for the installation of air pollution control systems and sources of air contamination, identifying any violations of Commonwealth regulations.

This will involve performing source sampling, investigating operational processes within plants, and recommending modifications aimed at minimizing air pollutant emissions.

Additionally, you will provide comprehensive engineering evaluations of design documents, including drawings and technical calculations, ensuring their completeness and adequacy.

Your role will further extend to analyzing and interpreting engineering data pertaining to Federal and State hazardous sites, enabling you to offer informed recommendations for remediation strategies.

The Facilities Section, which you will be a part of, is responsible for reviewing permit applications related to Municipal, Residual, and Hazardous Waste Management.

Typical projects under this section include landfills, transfer facilities, waste processing sites, and facilities dedicated to the storage and treatment of hazardous waste, as well as those focused on hazardous waste recycling.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Wilkes-Barre. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66,328.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering; or
• One year of experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.